The Best of Tales (DragonLance: Volume Two) [Mass Market Paperback]

Margaret Weis (Editor), Tracy Hickman (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002

The legendary times of the Kingpriest, the Reign of Istar, and the War of the Lance. Tales of the wrath of gods, the clash of dragons, the emergence of foul villains and shining heroes.

Here are collected the best short stories of the Dragonlance Tales II series. For new readers, this is your invitation to a world of wondrous adventure and fantasy, while for longtime followers of the Dragonlance saga, this is a collector's edition of indispensable stories.

This volume includes an exciting fast-play adventure by Tracy Hickman set in the world of Dragonlance.

Dragonlance fans will be thrilled to read this follow-up to The Best of Tales, Volume One.

Contents

"Six Songs for the Temple of Istar" by Michael Williams
"The Voyage of the Sunchaser" by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Carter
"The Three Lives of Horgan Oxthrall" by Douglas Niles
"Filling the Empty Places" by Nancy Varian Berberick
"The Goblin's Wish" by Roger E. Moore
"Off Day" by Dan Parkinson
"Ogre Unaware" by Dan Parkinson
"Clockwork Hero" by Jeff Grubb
"No Gods, No Heroes" by Nick O'Donohoe
"Colors of Belief" by Richard A. Knaak
"Lorac" by Michael Williams

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786927003
• ISBN-13: 978-0786927005
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,133,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

`Dragonlance' originators Tracy and Laura Hickman have been publishing game designs and stories together for over thirty-two years - nearly as long as their marriage - and thus started them both on a life of adventure and imagination.

Tracy is a NYT Best-Selling co-author (with Margaret Weis) of many Dragonlance novels including the original `Dragonlance Chronicles', `Dragonlance Legends', `Rose of the Prophet" and "Darksword" trilogies as well as the seven-book "Deathgate Cycle".

Tracy and Laura are remembered together for their role-playing game designs in `Dragonlance' and the `Oasis of the White Palm' series but are perhaps best known for their classic adventure, the original `Ravenloft.'

Life now has provided them the opportunity to fulfill a dream: to write novels together. Tracy and Laura work from adjoining offices in their home and answer questions on their work through their website at www.trhickman.com.

Visit www.dragonhearthproductions.com for information on our monthly podcasts.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice collection of stories..., February 16, 2002

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This review is from: The Best of Tales (DragonLance: Volume Two) (Mass Market Paperback)

While this book is not one of the better Dragonlance books, it does have its high points. It is filled with some interesting stories, many of which are filled with the humor and action that is needed to keep a reader hooked. One thing that is enjoyable about this book, is that it doesn't have stories just thrown in it to fill up space. It is an enjoyable read the whole way through. Many people don't like reading Dragonlance if it isnt by Wies and Hickman, and I could agree most of the time, there have been few authors that could rival their genius in the world of Krynn, but this book brings together a nice collection of stories to keep the reader entertained the whole way through. This book is definately a must for anyone who loves Dragonlance, or is just a fan of the fantasy genre.

4.0 out of 5 stars Have you ever read Forgotten Realms Antalogy?, March 30, 2000

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This review is from: The Best of Tales: Volume One (Dragonlance Anthology) (Vol. 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

Have you ever read Forgotten Realms Antalogy? I find this book similar to Forgotten Realms Antalogy, but it has more interesting stores, to my veiw. It'll be interesting to all who love fantasy and Dragonlance. If you have not read Dragonlance Saga, you'll like this book. If you alrady read Dragonlance, than it is samething you should know: here I would say purifed Dragonlance, it's that you like in it.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good collection for newcomers, March 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Best of Tales: Volume One (Dragonlance Anthology) (Vol. 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

An excellent collection if you are new to the series. This book includes some of the best stories from the Tales Trilogies. The best stories are those by Weis&Hickman and Berberick. Altogether, a great introduction to the magical world of Krynn.